(Anchorage, Alaska) -- The third meeting of the Master Plan Update Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2013, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to learn about work underway in the Master Plan Update process including an assessment of facility requirements, airport development constraints, and draft evaluation criteria. The public is welcome to observe the meeting, and if time allows, provide comments at the end of the meeting.

The meeting will be held at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) Badge Office, located in the ANC North Terminal, 4600 Postmark Drive, Room NA 165.

The Technical Advisory committee is comprised of representatives from commercial airlines, freight carriers, airport leaseholders, general aviation users, and the FAA. The Committee is one of many tools that will be used to gather public input throughout the Master Plan Update. For more information about the Master Plan Update, please visit: www.ancmasterplan.com.

It is the policy of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds.

Persons who believe they may have experienced discrimination in the delivery of these federally-assisted programs or activities may file a confidential complaint with:

DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this public meeting should contact Margaret Tyler 907-266-2694, Airport Information Officer or Alaska Relay at telephone number: 711. Requests should be made at least 5 days before the accommodation is needed make any necessary arrangements.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 255 airports, 11 ferries serving 35 communities, 5,619 miles of highway and 720 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to Get Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.